# Daniels out vs. Seahawks, timeline unclear

> Daniels' elbow injury timeline remains uncertain as he faces Seahawks.
- Title: Daniels out vs. Seahawks, timeline unclear · The Banner
- Summary: Daniels' elbow injury timeline remains uncertain as he faces Seahawks. Daniels will miss at least a week with no surgery planned.
- Keywords: jayden daniels, seahawks, commanders, nfl, elbow injury, marcus mariota, dallas cowboys, news, local, Daniels, timeline, unclear
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/commanders-nfl/jayden-daniels-elbow-injury-timeline-JEMD3BPZCJEQ7IX5X5J6R7RIJY
- Author: Kevin Reynolds
- Published: 2026-09-21T19:38:23.692+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: jayden daniels, seahawks, commanders, nfl, elbow injury, marcus mariota, dallas cowboys, news, local
## Daniels' elbow injury
Washington Commanders quarterback Jayden Daniels dislocated his left elbow against Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.

> Daniels dislocated his left elbow against the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday.
## Timeline for return unknown
Daniels will see specialists Tuesday and Wednesday to determine next steps after imaging on Monday.
## Third elbow injury
Daniels has dislocated his left elbow three times: against Seahawks last year, Minnesota Vikings in Week 14, and Dallas Cowboys this week.
## No surgery planned
Daniels opted against surgery last year and will not undergo it this time, per coach Dan Quinn.
## Backup QB Marcus Mariota
Marcus Mariota will start against the Seahawks after Daniels' injury.
## Key takeaway

Daniels will miss at least a week with no surgery planned.